Yolanda

Hi, my name is Yoli and I’m 26 years old. 7 years ago I was diagnosed withChronic Myeloid Leukaemia. I'm actually working as a nurse, but at that time I was only a student, and I did not understand very well what was happening to me. Thanks to the doctors and to my class mates, friends and family, the moment of the diagnosis was not so hard.

Since then I have a totally normal life. I don’t feel different because of the medication or because I go from time to time to check my health. I simply take into account how lucky I am to feel ok, and to be able to continue my life and my dreams. I life the present and I try to use the past to help me take decisions but not to condition them. I am sure I will enjoy the life I have and I am grateful for it every day.

On June 23rd 2012, Yolanda participated in the José Carrera’s Foundation “Value Life” Project, in Lerida, with other patients and ex-patients of leukaemia and other haematological illnesses.

Although my experience is short, I wanted to share it with all of you in order to give you support and strength to fight.